Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at BAILDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
2,029
Total Quantity
270.9K
NHS Cost
£10.7K
vs National Avg
-43.1%
BAILDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,029 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,696 to the NHS. This is 43.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,029 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 270,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,696 |
| Presentations | 11 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.1% |
Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,029 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 3,567 items |
| Difference | -43.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.